Compression enhanced self-interlocking hanger system

Abstract

An object hanger system provides multiple features that may be used independently or in combination to hang a variety of objects to a hanging surface ( 24 ). Interlocking hanger bodies ( 27 ) ( 28 ) allow the user to select from a variety of hanger technologies including, among others, two point, three point, or four point hanging systems. The hanger invention may comprise a hanger body ( 1 ) with an edge having a beveled surface ( 5 ) and a compression element ( 6 ) to resist movement of the interlocked hanger bodies.

I claim:  
     
       1. An object hanger, comprising: 
       a. a hanger body having a front surface and a back surface;  
       b. a mechanical fastener interpenetration element between said front surface and said back surface of said hanger body;  
       c. a hanger body edge having a beveled surface; and  
       d. at least one compression element connected to said beveled surface.  
       e. wherein said compression element further comprises an inclined surface.  
     
     
       2. An object hanger as described in  claim 1 , wherein said compression element comprises a continuous compression element coupled to said beveled surface. 
     
     
       3. An object hanger as described in  claim 1 , wherein said compression element comprises a pair of compression elements coupled to said beveled surface. 
     
     
       4. An object hanger as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a compression groove having a location defined by the intersection of said beveled surface and said compression element. 
     
     
       5. An object hanger as described in  claim 1 , further comprising; 
       a. a second mechanical fastener interpenetration element between said front surface and said back surface, wherein said second mechanical fastener interpenetration element defines a rotation axis; and  
       b. a third mechanical fastener interpenetration element, wherein said third mechanical interpenetration element further comprises a rotation adjustment element.  
     
     
       6. An object hanger as described in  claim 1 , further comprising an inclined strike surface, wherein the plane of said inclined strike surface intersects said front surface and said beveled surface. 
     
     
       7. An object hanger as described in  claim 6 , wherein said inclined strike surface further comprises at least one mechanical fastener interpenetration element. 
     
     
       8. An object hanger as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a mechanical fastener securement element, wherein an interpenetration between said front surface and said back surface of said hanger body has a perimeter open at a location along said beveled surface of said hanger body, and wherein back side of said hanger body has a recess substantially aligned with said interpenetration, and wherein said recess has a perimeter open at a location along said beveled surface. 
     
     
       9. An object hanger as described in  claim 8 , further comprising a lateral adjustment projection coupled to said beveled surface of said hanger body. 
     
     
       10. An object hanger as described in  claim 9 , further comprising a pair of lateral adjustment stops coupled to said beveled surface. 
     
     
       11. A method of making an object hanger, comprising the steps of: 
       a. providing a hanger body;  
       b. interpenetrating said hanger body between said front surface and said back surface at a first location;  
       c. beveling an edge of said hanger body surface; and  
       d. connecting a compression element to said beveled surface.  
       e. connecting a compression element having an inclined surface to said beveled surface.  
     
     
       12. A method of making an object hanger as described in step  11 , further comprising the steps of: 
       a. interpenetrating said hanger body between said front surface and said second surface at a second location;  
       b. interpenetrating said hanger body between said front surface and said second surface at a third location; and  
       c. coupling a rotation adjustment element to an interpenetration at said third location.  
     
     
       13. A method of making an object hanger as described in step  11 , further comprising the step of providing an inclined striking surface, wherein said inclined striking surface intersects said front surface and said beveled surface. 
     
     
       14. A method of making an object hanger as described in step  11 , further comprising the step of coupling a mechanical fastener securement element. 
     
     
       15. A method of making an object hanger as described in step  11 , further comprising the step of coupling a lateral adjustment projection. 
     
     
       16. A method of making an object hanger as described in step  15 , further comprising the step of providing a pair of lateral adjustment stops. 
     
     
       17. A method of hanging an object, comprising the steps of: 
       a. rotationally mounting a hanger body to a mounting surface, wherein said hanger body has a beveled edge connected to at least one compression element;  
       b. fastening the ends of a suspension element to an object;  
       c. positioning said suspension element between the surface of said beveled edge and the surface of said compression element;  
       d. compressing said suspension element between the surface of said beveled edge and the surface of said compression element to maintain the position of said suspension element; and  
       e. rotating said hanger body to adjust the position of said object relative to said mounting surface.